Monthly Archives: August 2015

Rosebay willowherb

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Why writing fiction really matters

“Insert!” He extended his foot… “You sound like a Borg.” … and wriggled his toes into the sock. “That would make me a cyborg.” He paused. I could see the wheels turning. “That’s it…my recovery… the screwdriver must have damaged … Continue reading

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Different?

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Meet The Bloggers Who Attended The First Annual #BloggersBash Held In London on August 1st, 2015

Hugh torturing perfectly innocent bloggers with a video camera at the Bloggers Bash ….

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When a smile breaks your heart

I frequently write about my son… as I see him every day, it is natural that he is very much part of my everyday life, even without the story of his incredible journey to tell. But I have two sons, … Continue reading

Posted in Brain injury, Grief, Love, Motherhood, Nick Verron, Surviving brain injury | Tagged , , , , , , | 66 Comments

Notes from a small dog LXI

She was out for ages the other day. I had to let her off though, ‘cause she brought me a friend to play ball with at the weekend. He’s well trained… until he hides the ball in the bushes… but … Continue reading

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Nectar

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My Father and Other Liars: the Launch #myfatherandotherliars

“Do feel free to buy it; as before all the proceeds will go to charity..” Available for pre-order now!

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Lucky

Ronovan’s haiku prompt

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The late Sue Vincent…

A strange creature with a pink beard was perched on Newton’s plinth; the distinctive purple plumage on its breast marked it as the rare Geoffle, first identified by Ali Isaac. I think it recognised the dangerous glint of the raised … Continue reading

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